Hazardous' weather heading our way

The National Weather Service has issued several advisories as a storm that has moved across the Midwest, carving destruction in its path, heads toward the Northeast.

The weather service issued a flash flood watch for the Philadelphia region including Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties. The flood watch is in effect from 6 p.m. until late Wednesday night as scattered, heavy rain from a band of thunderstorms moves across the area.

“A substantial squall line will probably cross the area between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and thunderstorms may be embedded in this line,” the weather service reported Wednesday afternoon.

The heavy rain could cause flash flooding in some locations, especially in areas with poor drainage and those with frozen ground or remaining snow from previous storms.

A wind advisory is in effect until 4 a.m. Thursday with gusts up to 45 miles per hour coming from the west-northwest.

The NWS said area residents should plan for scattered power outages from th winds and storms. Motorists in high-profile vehicles should exercise caution when traveling. Light weight outdoor objects should also be stored inside or weighted down, the weather service advised.

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